As leaders we like to talk. A lot. Talking is what leadership is all about, right? Casting vision, aligning, motivating others, setting direction – all of these activities require words, conversations and interactions. If we’re talking all the time, we’re not really having conversations, we’re having monversations. Last week during a set of leadership meetings […]
I was a prodigal. Sure, I masked my inner rebellion with excellent grades, modest athletic achievement, student leadership positions and a high degree of socialization. But the truth was still there. I was a prodigal. I ran from God. I ran from reality. Chasing wine, women and song helped me gain over 15 kg my […]
One of the most crucial aspects of leadership is curiosity. Curiosity presses into the unknown with playful willingness. Curiosity notices big things and little things. Curiosity fuels connections and creativity. Curiosity is essential to authentic leadership in a knowledge economy. And it can be risky. I’m not talking about false bravado or “take this hill […]